Description

[(Heptylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid, Ammonium Salt is a specialized organophosphorus compound belonging to the bisphosphonate class, valued for its strong chelating and scale inhibition properties. This chemical is engineered to effectively bind metal ions, making it a critical performance additive in industrial water treatment and process chemistry. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and formulators in the water treatment, oilfield, and detergent industries for its ability to control scale and corrosion in complex aqueous systems.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling towers, boilers, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Oilfield Chemistry: Used in squeeze treatments and production fluids to prevent mineral scale deposition (e.g., calcium carbonate, barium sulfate) in wells and pipelines.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a builder and chelating agent to sequester hardness ions (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺) and enhance cleaning efficiency.
• Pulp & Paper Processing: Employed as a dispersant and chelant to control metal ions that can affect bleaching processes and paper quality.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a stabilizer and sequestrant in dyeing and finishing baths to prevent adverse interactions with metal impurities.
• Personal Care Products: May be utilized in specific formulations as a stabilizing agent for its chelation properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(Heptylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid, Ammonium Salt
CAS No.	94113-33-4
Molecular Formula	C9H26N3O6P2 (for the ammonium salt form)
Molecular Weight	349.27 g/mol (for the ammonium salt form)
Synonyms	Heptyliminobis(methylenephosphonic acid) ammonium salt; N,N-Bis(phosphonomethyl)heptylamine ammonium salt; 1-Heptylamino-1,1-diphosphonic acid ammonium salt; Heptyl-ATMP ammonium salt; HATMP ammonium salt; PBTC precursor derivative; Scale inhibitor 94113-33-4; Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) heptyl derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of [(Heptylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonic Acid, Ammonium Salt adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay (by titration or HPLC), identification (IR), and impurity profiling, to ensure consistent performance and high purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Content)	≥ 48.0 % (as acid) or specified ammonium salt content
pH (1% aqueous solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Density (at 20°C)	~1.30 g/cm³
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.